A Golden Age Sea Chart — Paskaert van ’t in comen van ’t Canaal (1672) by Pieter Goos

Feel the precision of Dutch Golden Age navigation. First engraved in 1672 by Amsterdam cartographer Pieter Goos, this masterful paskaert charts the approaches to the English Channel—the southern North Sea coasts of England, the Low Countries and northern France—stitched together by radiating rhumb lines, bold compass roses, coastal silhouettes and bank markings. It’s a working mariner’s chart and a work of art in one: crisp, confident and alive with the geometry of sailing.

More Than a Map – A Testament to History

This is not just wall art—it’s the instrument panel of seventeenth-century seafaring. Every sounding, sandbank, headland name and loxodromic line reflects the commercial and naval priorities of the era when Dutch chartmakers led the world. Ideal for maritime historians, sailors, designers, educators, collectors and anyone who loves classic nautical aesthetics, this piece is both a visual treasure and a superb teaching tool.

Display it in studies, libraries, offices, classrooms, museums or your home, and create a space that invites reflection, study and conversation.

Premium Materials & Finishes

We treat history with the respect it deserves. That’s why we offer multiple formats, each produced using the highest quality materials and modern archival printing techniques.

🌟 Archival Paper Print
Printed on heavyweight 160gsm archival-grade paper.
Smooth matte finish reduces glare and preserves the razor-sharp linework of rhumb lines, coastlines and lettering.
Ideal for framing under glass—classic presentation with long-term stability.

💎 Laminated Edition
Encapsulated in two 80-micron gloss laminate sheets using true thermal bonding—not just surface lamination.
Moisture-resistant, wipe-clean surface—perfect for classrooms, chartrooms and high-traffic spaces.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered rails with a fitted hanging cord deliver a polished, ready-to-display look—no frame required. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

🏆 Museum-Quality Canvas
Printed on heavyweight 395gsm HP Professional Matte Canvas for rich texture and strength.
Pigment-based, fade-resistant inks produce deep blacks and crisp hatching that endure for generations.

Optional Natural Timber Hang Rails: lacquered to enhance the grain, with a top cord for effortless hanging—timeless and elegant. (Please allow up to 10 working days for delivery with hang rails.)

Specifications

Why Choose This Map

✔ Dutch Cartographic Mastery: A quintessential Golden Age sea chart by Pieter Goos, balancing beauty with seagoing utility.
✔ Nautical Geometry on Display: Rhumb lines, roses and coastal profiles create a striking, room-reading graphic presence.
✔ Decorative & Scholarly: Equally suited to interiors and to teaching navigation history, trade routes and coastal geography.
✔ Crafted to Last: Premium substrates and archival inks keep contrast and detail true for decades.
✔ Ready to Display: Optional hang-railed laminated or canvas editions offer a museum-quality presentation—no frame required.
✔ A Memorable Gift: Perfect for sailors, naval enthusiasts, designers and lovers of classic cartography.

Our Commitment

We believe that preserving history is as important as telling it. Every map is printed locally in Australia using state-of-the-art technology, carefully checked by hand, and packed with care. From the moment it leaves our workshop to the day it hangs on your wall, we ensure quality you can trust and a legacy you’ll be proud to share.

Sail the seventeenth century from your wall. Order Paskaert van ’t in comen van ’t Canaal (1672) by Pieter Goos today—a faithful, beautifully produced chart where art, commerce and seamanship meet.